502350 Mon Mar 24 15:31:30 -0700 2008 6 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 3523526 As far as I know both are floured before sauting.... is there any difference or am I mistaken? Mon Mar 24 15:31:30 -0700 2008 165783 coffeeluva 1 3523787 According to a chef instructor I had at Johnson & Wales, Francese style also has egg wash. Mon Mar 24 16:48:44 -0700 2008 3523526 137495 dagwood 1 3523800 Fanciase is dipped in flour then egg and then pan fried. Think French Toast but instead of bread, it's chicken Mon Mar 24 16:54:57 -0700 2008 3523526 174868 tastelikechicken 1 3525188 Chicken francese is served in a light lemon sauce. Chicken piccata is served in a lemon-caper sauce Tue Mar 25 07:14:25 -0700 2008 3523526 68363 JungMann 2 3525269 Yes, francese is dredged in flour then egg wash then shallow fried... Tue Mar 25 07:41:57 -0700 2008 3525188 24648 Sean 1 3525551 Chicken Francese: http://foodmaven.com/radiorecipes/chick_fran.html Francese of course means "in the French manner," but it refers to a food that is dipped in flour and egg, then fried, then dressed with lemon juice or lemon sauce. Chicken Piccata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_piccata A chicken breast used to prepare chicken piccata is usually butterflied, or sliced along its width, and then flattened either with a tenderizer or between two pieces of wax paper. It is then seasoned and dredged in flour before being browned on both sides in butter or olive oil. The sauce is made using the pan drippings. White wine is added to the pan and reduced. Shallots or garlic can be added with the capers and slices of lemon. When reduced, butter is stirred in to finish the sauce. It is usually served with a starch, such as pasta, polenta, or rice. Tue Mar 25 08:50:11 -0700 2008 3523526 28703 RicRios 1 3525567 Picatta is italian for veal scallop Francaise means in the french style These are definitions and not recipies. Tue Mar 25 08:52:42 -0700 2008 3523526 177762 chefgus